KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( WDAF ) — Even though the commencement speech that Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker delivered earlier this month has received significant backlash, his merchandise is apparently selling fast online. On the NFL Shop, Butker’s men’s jersey and T-shirt have ranked among the “most popular” Chiefs gear.
His men’s and women’s sweatshirts are listed under the same tag. Butker’s jersey is also third among the best-selling men’s jerseys in the league. The 28-year-old is widely known for his conservative Catholic beliefs and thoroughly expressed those views during his now-viral speech at Benedictine College, a private Catholic school in Kansas.
He spoke on several topics during his 20-minute address, blasting the LGBTQ+ community, women’s roles in society, abortion, and denouncing President Joe Biden. “I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolic lies told to you,” Butker said. “Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world.
I can tell you that my beautiful wife, Isabelle, would be the first to say her life truly started when she started living her vocation as a wife and as a mother.” Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones was the first team representative to speak on Butker’s speech after a petition began for the Chiefs to cut the kicker. Tavia Hunt, wife of Chie.